Elton John, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top, Christy Moore announced for next year's Live at the Marquee

The first four shows for next summer's annual Live at the Marquee series of gigs in Cork have been announced - and it's very intriguing indeed. Elton John, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and the returning hero Christy Moore (who's played every edition of this festival since its incarnation) will perform next year - with Costello and ZZ Top making their debuts, the latter making their first Irish appearance since1985.

Ticket prices haven't yet been released, but Elton John, Christy Moore and ZZ Top will go on sale at 9am on Friday 14th December while Elvis Costello tix will be available from Monday 17th December.